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| | American Sign Language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | ASL has been taught to both species of chimpanzee, the bonobo and common chimpanzee, as well as to gorillas, though to what degree, if at all, they actually use it coherently is questionable. | | | However, parents can learn to recognize their baby's approximations of adult ASL signs, just as later on they will learn to recognize their approximations of verbal language, so teaching an infant ASL is also possible. | | | It is a manual language or visual language, meaning that the information is expressed not with combinations of sounds but with combinations of handshapes, palm orientations, movements of the hands, arms and body, and facial expressions. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Sign_Language
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| | American Sign Language |
| | Courses in American Sign Language may be taught for the purpose of contributing to a greater understanding of the social and cultural dimensions of the language, and to encourage and enable increased interaction between hearing persons and deaf and hard of hearing persons in society. | | | ASL students often report that they are more interested in other languages -- and indeed more likely to take a traditional, spoken foreign language -- as a result of their ASL study. | | | Applying linguistic and anthropological methods to the study of ASL and Deaf culture is an excellent intellectual exercise for students. |
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http://www.theitinerantconnection.com/american_sign_language.htm
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| | Medical American Sign Language Phrasebook |
| | Since ASL is always communicated in person, you will be able to watch the face of the person with whom you are communicating for any evidence of confusion, and can clarify your meaning or learn the correct local sign as necessary. | | | But in the tradition of "See one, do one, teach one," I would like to share what I have been able to learn in my spare time to help other medical professionals better communicate with their patients. | | | I have few opportunities to communicate with Deaf people in ASL, and have not yet been able to find time for my beeper and me to attend a formal course in ASL. |
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http://www.angelfire.com/pa3/ecarpenter/ASLphrasebook.htm
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| | American Sign Language |
| | The same procedure of contrastive analysis has been applied to American Sign Language to identify the meaningful handshapes, movements, and locations. | | | This set of non-manual behaviors occurs during production of all of the signs that you want to be part of the question. | | | There does not seem to be any specific non-manual behavior associated with this sentence type. |
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http://www.signmedia.com/info/asl.htm
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| | American Sign Language (ASL) |
| | ASL uses signs composed of specific movements and shapes of the hand and arms, eyes, face, head and body posture. | | | The purpose of this lesson is to increase your awareness of the issues and strategies related specifically to accommodations for students with hearing impairments. | | | Here you can find some practical suggestions for improving your sign language skills. |
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http://www.42explore.com/signlang.htm
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| | American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Resources |
| | The links and search box to the left will lead you to a collection of essays, reports, observations and book reviews regarding the ASL interpreting process and profession. | | | "American Sign Language Dictionary" · "Signs of Drug Use" · "Signs of Sexual Behavior" | | | "Interpreting: An Introduction" · "So You Want to Be an Interpreter" · "Sign Language Interpreting: Its Art and Science" |
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http://asl_interpreting.tripod.com
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| | A Basic Guide to ASL |
| | These actions help give meaning to what is being signed, much like vocal tones and inflections give meaning to spoken words. | | | If you would like to learn more than what is provided here, I suggest that you purchase the ASL Concise Dictionary (mentioned in the credits below). | | | Our goal in making this resource available is to help those who desire to learn ASL, and enable them to communicate more easily with others. |
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http://www.masterstech-home.com/ASLDict.html
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| | About ASL |
| | By far, the best way to learn ASL is through a course taught by a Deaf person. | | | (grin) Anyway, the point of this editorial divergence is to say that as well as socializing with Deaf people, you should also consider taking a higher level ASL class at some point so as to be attuned to points of ASL grammar that would never be apparent in just conversational use. | | | I think at least 40% of the students are deaf themselves, so come to the classes with some understanding of JSL before trying to learn ASL: |
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http://www.deaflibrary.org/asl.html
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| | ASL Poetry |
| | Just as the study of ASL as a language has had a very short recent history, the specific analysis of how the structure of ASL can be utilized for effect is also very recent. | | | As the understanding and acceptance of these ideas of ASL structure spread, so did the art of manipulating these structures for poetic effect. | | | The original work in analyzing ASL’s poetic devices was done by Clayton Valli. |
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http://www.georgetown.edu/research/i2/asl
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| | American Sign Language - - Lakeland Community College |
| | I encourage all students to learn ASL as a means of communication with Deaf people in the real world. | | | (2) enhance their credentials for employment opportunities which do not require interpreter certification but do assign value to skills in ASL and knowledge of Deaf culture; | | | I have taught ASL in NY, MD and OH. |
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http://lakelandcc.edu/ACADEMIC/ARTS/asl
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| | American Sign Language |
| | It is important for the interpreter to understand the communication and language skills of the DHH clients. | | | We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following individuals and organizations for their contributions: | | | The artificial development or creation of new signs is not encouraged because of the confusion in communication that often results. |
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http://www.needsoutreach.org/Pages/sl.html
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| | American Sign Language and Braille |
| | Sign language may be acquired naturally as a child's first language, or it may be learned through study and practice. | | | But in sign language, information is processed through the eyes rather than the ears. | | | In the same way, in sign language most signs do not suggest, or imitate, the thing or idea they represent, and must be learned. |
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http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0200808.html
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| | ASL - American Sign Language History |
| | The abbe was apparently a very creative person, and the way he developed his sign language system was by first recognizing, then learning the signs that were already being used by a group of deaf people in Paris. | | | He created and demonstrated a language of signs whereby each would be a symbol that suggested the concept desired. | | | However, it is interesting to note some similarities existing between Indian sign language and the present system. |
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http://www.westislandlife.com/asl/history.htm
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| | American Sign Language and the Deaf Culture |
| | It is thought by many people today, that by doing so they will not fully understand their culture, and the kids will have less of a chance to communicate with other deaf people, because they were taught that sign language is bad. | | | The Language ASL has structure that must be followed like any other language that a person learns. | | | Eppee believed that sign language was the deaf peoples' natural language and, that they can be taught through their own language. |
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http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/barnardj/ASL_and_Deaf_Culture.htm
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| | American Sign Language |
| | Directionality is also used in conjunction with many verbs to express a more complete thought. | | | For example, the sign for "group" also means "family" when the sign is performed with the hands in the "F" position. | | | Verbs are often closely related to nouns, and may differ only in range and/or reduplication of movement. |
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http://f99.middlebury.edu/RU232A/STUDENTS/elefther/grammar.htm
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| | American Sign Language Dictionary Gold Edition published by M2K |
| | A visual and interactive tool perfect for individuals, groups, and classrooms. | | | Go beyond ASL to learn the helpful skill of fingerspelling. | | | A section on the Art of ASL goes deeper into grammatical features and fingerspelling. |
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http://www.nothingbutsoftware.com/catalog_type_page/ProductCode/27129
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| | ASL - American Sign Language |
| | Please update your browser to see our site as it should be viewed. | | | All submissions become co-owned by ASL U. That means you are free to use it and do what you want with it and ASL U can publish it and use it how it wants. | | | American Sign Language University is an online curriculum resource for ASL students, instructors, interpreters, and parents of deaf children. |
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http://www.lifeprint.com
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| | Yamada Language Center: American Sign Language Fonts |
| | Additional font resources - Not finding what you need? | | | Another TrueType version of a sign language font font. | | | American Sign Language Guide Links to more information on the language! |
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http://babel.uoregon.edu/yamada/fonts/asl.html
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| | Yamada Language Center: ASL WWW Guide |
| | American Sign Language is taught at the University of Oregon by the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences. | | | American Sign Language Teachers - This site has information for teachers of ASL at the secondary level, and is a place for teachers to receive and exchange valuable information for their students and profession. | | | ASL Activities, Book, & Materials for Students - This is a large compilation of links related to ASL. |
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http://babel.uoregon.edu/yamada/guides/asl.html
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| | Ethnologue 14 report for language code:ASE |
| | Sign language interpreters provided in court, for college students, at important public events, in job training, at social services programs, in mental health service programs, some instruction for parents of deaf children, many sign language classes for hearing people. | | | Sign language interpreters are required for deaf people in court. | | | Many hearing people are learning ASL as second language. |
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http://www.ethnologue.com/show_language.asp?code=ASE
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| | American Sign Language (ASL) |
| | This book helped to change the minds of many people. | | | As many as 500,000 people in the U.S. communicate using ASL. | | | A form of ASL has been used in the U.S. for over two hundred years. |
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http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/kidsweb/aslinfo.html
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| | American Sign Language alphabet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | German Ä, Ö, Ü, and ß are signed like A, O, U, and S but with a downward motion, while SCH is a 5 hand (palm forward). | | | Letters should be signed with the dominant hand and in most cases, with palm facing the viewer. | | | The American Sign Language Alphabet is a manual alphabet that augments the vocabulary of American Sign Language when spelling individual letters of a word is the preferred or only option, such as with proper names or the titles of works. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Sign_Language_alphabet
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| | The University of Rochester's ASL Program is a modern language, literature and culture program, which also approaches the study of signed languages from a linguistic and scientific perspective. | | | While many ASL courses now exist in the United States, very few have the instructional depth found at the University of Rochester. | | | In Rochester, students have a unique opportunity to learn and use ASL outside the classroom as well, by attending events such as theatrical presentations and lectures in ASL at local schools and colleges. |
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http://www.asl.rochester.edu
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| | American Sign Language Resources |
| | The ASLLRP includes investigation of the syntactic structure of ASL and development of multimedia tools to facilitate access to and analysis of primary data for sign language research. | | | Exploration of imagery language and visual communication, cultures and arts. | | | This sit is dedicated to promoting greater understanding between the Hearing and Deaf communities. |
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http://www.deafe.org/links/categories/asl.htm
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| | American Sign Language Program (ASL) - University of Iowa |
| | The American Sign Language Program is a program of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (319) 335-3500. | | | In addition to the materials required for the four-semester sequence of language courses, the LMC has a wide range of other materials that can be checked out by ASL Program students. | | | New: The program offers an interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. |
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http://www.uiowa.edu/~asliowa
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| | American Sign Language Teachers Association |
| | ASLTA is an individual membership organization of more than 1,000 ASL and Deaf Studies educators from elementary through graduate education as well as agencies. | | | The American Sign Language Teachers Association - ASLTA is the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching of ASL and Deaf Studies at all levels of instruction. | | | If you like what you see, we hope you will consider joining us in our efforts to expand American Sign Language's and Deaf Studies' knowledge and cultural understanding throughout the United States. |
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http://www.aslta.org
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| | American Sign Language definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | A complete, complex language that employs signs made with the hands and other movements, including facial expressions and postures of the body, used primarily by people in North America who are deaf. | | | American Sign Language definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms | | | Sign Language - Learn about american sign language and other communication options for the deaf. |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10747
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| | ASL - American Sign Language |
| | ASL University is an online curriculum resource for American Sign Language students, instructors, interpreters, and parents of deaf children. | | | In addition to learning vocabulary, becoming truly fluent at ASL involves learning grammar, culture, and history. | | | American Sign Language is a complete, natural language. |
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http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101
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| | Learning American Sign Language ASL and Signed English (SE) |
| | Words and concepts most often encountered when signing a particular religious passage, prayer, hymn or song. | | | Different learners and situations may call for the use of either. | | | SmallTalkLearning.com Sign Language Workshops for Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children |
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http://www.lessontutor.com/ASLgenhome.html
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| | Amazon.com: American Sign Language Dictionary-Flexi: Books: Martin L. Sternberg |
| | I found the number of words to be absolutely sufficient for my purposes, which are elementary-to-intermediate study at NYU. | | | This is an excellent reference book for learning American Sign Language in a classroom or elsewhere. | | | Random House Webster's Concise American Sign Language Dictionary by Elaine Costello |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0062736345?v=glance
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| | LEARNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE |
| | Remember if you sign English word for word, you will not be saying what you mean. | | | Like any other language, it must be translated. | | | You can learn how to properly sign 175 signs to a commonly used language in less than one month. |
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http://modena.intergate.ca/business/asl
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| | American Sign Language Services |
| | Your crew was very approachable, flexible, and enjoyable to work with. | | | Since 1989, ASL Services has set the regional standard in meeting ADA requirements, bridging communication, and enhancing the quality of interaction between the Deaf and Hearing communities. | | | American Sign Language Interpreting Services (ASL Services) is a nationwide company dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional and ethical Sign Language services at reasonable prices to the community in accordance with the communication preferences of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons we serve. |
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http://www.aslservices.com
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| | American Sign Language |
| | Etymologies-- Examples of fifty ASL signs and their origins | | | ASL Overview--A rough introduction to the grammar of ASL, including sections on the manual alphabet, nouns, pronouns, and verbs. | | | Max Mueller essay-- A summary of an essay on language by Max Mueller, discussing the nature of literature and its relationship to written language |
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http://f99.middlebury.edu/RU232A/STUDENTS/elefther/entrance_page.htm
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| | ASL Browser |
| | The ASL Browser is dedicated to the memory and work of Dr. | | | David was a top national scholar in Deaf Education, working as a Professor and Coordinator of the Deaf Education Program at Michigan State University, authoring several renowned books on sign language and Deaf education, and working on several interactive media projects including the Personal Communicator, ASL Browser, and Signing Online. | | | His passion for Deaf Education and American Sign Language lives on through his work. |
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http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb
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| | Signing Online - Learn American Sign Language |
| | The courses focus on conversational ASL and make extensive use of digital video to demonstrate the visual nature of signing. | | | The courses are perfect for anyone wanting to learning ASL. | | | Explore our American Sign Language course offerings in Courses. |
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http://www.signingonline.com
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| | ASL Access |
| | ASL Access gives you access to ASL stories and ASL lessons for all ages and stages - and more. | | | To see the latest news on ASL Access check out What's New! | | | If you want to see American Sign Language (ASL) you've found your best resource! |
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http://www.aslaccess.org
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| | ASL Linguistic Research Project at Boston University |
| | You might, however, be interested in the language learning materials available through | | | Note: Please do not send us e-mail to ask for advice about how to learn ASL. | | | The architecture of functional categories in American Sign Language |
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http://www.bu.edu/asllrp
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| | American Sign Language Inc. Interpreting Services |
| | American Sign Language interpreters for a variety of settings, including: Medical, Corporate, Legal, Educational, Theatrical, Religious, Political and Vocational | | | They continue to strive for professional excellence by participating in workshops and trainings. | | | On-site sign language instruction with a customized curriculum |
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http://www.signlang.com
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| | American Sign Language |
| | American Sign Language is the primary language of many deaf Americans and Canadians. | | | It is estimated that there are somewhere between 500,000 and 20 million speakers in the U.S. alone. |
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http://academic.rcc.edu/worldlanguages/asl.htm
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| | American Sign Language |
| | Choose the desired word or phrase and it gives you the description of the sign and an animation, using Apple's QuickTime, of a person performing the sign. | | | It gives instructions by word and gives a very nice animated (using QuickTime plug-in) showing of the correct way to sign the words. | | | This site contains a fingerspelling dictionary, converter, and an online quiz. |
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http://www.morainepark.edu/library/webgraphy/signlang.shtml
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| | American Sign Language |
| | Teaching American Sign Language as a Second Language |
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http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/americansignlanguage.html
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| | Language Browser: American Sign Language |
| | Your IMDb guide to American Sign Language language movies. | | | This page contains a list of interesting reports based around the 55 titles in the IMDb with American Sign Language dialogue. | | | The form below allows you to search the database for titles with American Sign Language dialogue only. |
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http://us.imdb.com/Sections/Languages/AmericanSignLanguage
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| | ASL (American Sign Language) Activities at EnchantedLearning.com |
| | This simple paper craft made from a child's handprint, paint or markers, and construction paper makes a great gift for a birthday or Mother's Day. | | | You can print out three sets of ASl flashcards; one set has only ASl, one set has ASL plus standard capital letters, and one set has ASL plus standard capital letters and small letters. | | | Label the American Sign Language letters from A-M. Answers |
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http://www.enchantedlearning.com/themes/asl.shtml
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